“We have seen the corresponding media reports, but don’t know if they are credible,” he said. “Of course, this information should be checked,” the official added.

Asked if Badreddine’s death is the result of joint actions of the Russian and Israeli military, Peskov said this question should be addressed to the Russian Defense Ministry.

“I can only remind you that at the very beginning of the Russian Aerospace Force operation in Syria there were contacts between the Russian and Israeli militaryon which understanding was reached between President Putin and Prime Minister Netanyahu,and the communications channels certainly work,“ Peskov said.